Dies hier ist der zweite Band um die Ladies der „Bad Girls Detective Agency“: Jeanie, Clio und Amber, drei beste Freundinnen, die Mitte ihrer 40er sich auch beruflich zusammengetan haben und die Verbrecherszene unsicher machen. Wobei Clio tatsächlich als Ex-Cop die entsprechenden fachlichen Qualifikationen mitbringt, und Amber und Jeanie vieles mit Enthusiasmus wett machen 😊.
Hier nun steigen wir ein in Jeanies Junggesellinenabschied, den ihr ihre 4 Schwestern organisiert haben, und es geht hoch her im Club der Stadt. Am Montag will Jeanie ihren Verlobten Tan heiraten, den Vater ihrer kleinen Zwillinge, den Mann ihrer Träume – und eigentlich hat sie so gar keine Lust auf das „Hen Weekend“, das ihre Schwestern meinen, ihr zu Ehren zu schmeißen zu müssen….vor allem nicht verkleidet als „my little Pony“ und einer babysittenden Schwiegermama, die sich alle paar Minuten per SMS bei ihr meldet…. Aber wie auch immer, die Party findet ein abruptes Ende, als Jeanie über eine Leiche auf der Tanzfläche stolpert, und die Bad Girls Detectives ihre Arbeit aufnehmen.
Mein Leseeindruck: Wow, das waren knappe 300 Seiten randvoll mit Action und Dramatik. Man wurde sofort ins Geschehen hineingeworfen, und dann war eigentlich nur noch Action angesagt. Wir begleiten als Leser Jeanie und ihre Freundinnen und Familie eigentlich nur durch ein langes Wochenende, aber das ist randvoll gepackt. Die Ermittlungen sind rasant, aber die Emotionen auch: wieso benimmt sich Tan so merkwürdig Jeanie gegenüber? Und was hat ausgerechnet er mit der angeblich besten Freundin des Opfers zu tun? Und ganz nebenbei werden sich einige Dinge in den Beziehungen der 5 Schwestern grundlegend ändern…. Es ist hier also alles dabei, von cozy crime mit allzeit hohem Spannungslevel bis hin zu eher ernsten Themen mit emotionalem Hintergrund.
Ich habe das Buch mehr oder weniger in einem Rutsch durchgelesen. Es war wie gesagt sehr rasant, flott und teils auch witzig geschrieben, und hat mich abgeholt. Die Mädels fand ich klasse: beste Freundinnen seit Dekaden, die sich in jeder Lebenslage aufeinander verlassen können. Und alle 3 coole Socken, jede auf ihre Weise. Coole Story, guter Plot, stimmige Charaktere – das war echt gute Unterhaltung. Ich bin auch ohne das erste Buch zu kennen super in die Geschichte eingetaucht, so soll das sein.
Ja, hat Spaß gemacht! Gerne mehr davon.
Herzlichen Dank an Netgalley und den Verlag für das Rezensionsexemplar!

The good thing about this title is that, although it's a sequel, much of the first book is spoon fed to you throughout this one.

Unfortunately, that is one of the few good things about this title.

A lot happens and yet nothing really does - the female detective agency doesn't appear to actually solve crimes (despite this being the whole premise of the book) and everyone somehow knows but simultaneously doesn't know about their job.

The main character's sisters are awful caricatures who add nothing to the story yet seem to simply just be shoe horned in to tick boxes.

The three 'detectives' are overgrown children and none of their decisions really make sense as women in their 40s.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

This is the 2nd book in The Bad Girls Detective Agency series. I found this book to be another quick fun read! I had not read the first book when I received this Arc and found it could be read as a standalone. After reading this I went back and read the first and there are definitely links between the two books but you do not need to read the first to read the 2nd.

I really enjoyed how funny this book was and reading about the relationship between all the characters. Looking forward to seeing what comes next in this series!

Although I haven't read the first book in The Bad Girls Detective Agency series, How Not To Murder Your Ex, I really want to after reading Murder on the Dancefloor. It's not necessary to have read the first book as I really enjoyed meeting this colourful group of girls and I felt that I got to know them over the course of the book.

Jeanie's hen party takes a sinister turn when a body is found in the nightclub where they are partying. Jeanie is with her mother (who spends the evening reading her kindle), her quirky sisters (who could be an alternative to the Spice Girls) and her friends (who form The Bad Girls Detective Agency). An investigation soon begins that puts Jeanie's wedding at risk.

This is a really fun crime caper that is very entertaining and would make a great TV series. I had my suspicions about who the murderer was but there are a lot of threads to untangle before the big reveal. I loved how everything came together at the end in a very satisfying conclusion.

Entertaining, fun and captivating, Murder on the Dancefloor is a heartwarming cosy mystery with friendship and family at its heart. I loved it and will definitely be reading the first book in the series to find out more about this wonderful group of friends.

I received a digital ARC to read and review for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.

Murder on the Dancefloor is the sequel to How Not To Murder Your Ex. I have read the previous book and really enjoyed it so was looking forward to this instalment. Yet again I found it to be a humorous murder mystery that was dark and gripping in places and laugh out loud in others. I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.

Mabel Canning is on the case
When a murder had taken place.
Chaperoning a young American to a dance,
Someone being killed there - is it just by chance?

An enthralling 1920s cosy crime thriller read
With suspects a plenty and more clues in need
With a kidnapping, too, Mabel and her club try to investigate
They need to rescue the victim before it is too late!

A fascinating read with great characters who
Give an insight into to attitudes and life then, too.
The story builds as secrets are uncovered
Keeping you guessing till all links are discovered.

I really enjoyed all the twists, the turns and surprises
As the truth everyone finally realises.
For my copy of this book I say thank you
As I share with you my honest review.

Jeanie is getting married and thinks don’t go to plan !
On her hen night in a local night club Jeanie stumbles upon a dead body , the body of a girl who the hen party had an altercation with earlier in the night .
The Bad Girls Detective Agency can’t resist a good mystery and take it upon themselves to investigate, days away from the wedding .
Fun and games ensue along with some heart warming moments to make this book an enjoyable read.
I enjoyed the first in the series but think this book is better than the first .
A funny and heartwarming cosy mystery .
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books.

So I made a classic reader mistake and didn’t realize that this was a sequel!
While I was still able to enjoy this funny and entertaining murder mystery, I would have liked to have known the background of the girls which it sounds like I would have got in book 1

After reading How Not To Murder Your Ex I was eagerly anticipating the sequel, I can definitely say it surpassed all my expectations. This was a great cosy mystery that centres around strong, feisty women and their crime solving escapades. This is a mix of dark twists, multiple motives they keep you guessing. I was glad to catch up with the characters and laughed out loud, I am now eagerly awaiting book 3 in this wonderful series.

For Jeannie’s bachelorette party, the girls take her to a night club. Things are fun, until they’re not. When a young woman is found dead in a t shirt from Jeannie’s party, it puts the group front and center in a murder investigation…as suspects. In order for Jeannie to make it to the church on time, or at all, the Bad Girls Detective Agency is going to have to figure out who killed the young woman. Can they do it, or will they all be sent to prison for a murder they didn’t commit?

This was a really good read. At times you’re sitting on the edge of you seat and at others you’re laughing outlaid at the goings on. It’s smart, fun and has a great mystery.

I absolutely loved Katie’s first book, How Not To Murder Your Ex, and so I was thrilled to see the Bad Girls Detective Agency, aka Clio, Amber and Jeanie, back together again. And this book lived up to all my expectations! Another fantastic cosy mystery with the girls cleverly beating the local detectives once again to solve the case. This one is full of great twists and turns where you think you’ve solved it only for another twist to spring up. I loved how the book showcased Jeanie this time and it was great finding out more about her backstory and family dynamics: lots of fun and giggles with her sisters. I hope the gang will be back together again soon!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Boldwood Books, for inviting me to read an arc in exchange for a review.

Jeanie is on her hen do, but when a girl is murdered on the dance floor the weekend of fun turns into something very different.

Jeanie and her two best friends, Amber and Clio, must find out what happened and prove they aren’t involved.

This was a cosy mystery, full of a few dark twists, filled with fun characters and a fast plot to keep the reader intrigued.

I loved being back with these characters, and although this is the 2nd in a series I felt this could still be a stand-alone novel.

This was another great novel by Marsh and a great addition to this series.

t was nice to be reacquainted with the three main characters, Jeanie, Clio and Amber. In this book we are introduced to Jeanie's sisters and their mum, brought together for her hen night. I enjoyed reading about the siblings and their inevitable rivalries and this added a little something extra to the book.

Despite this being the night before Jeanie's wedding, when they discover a dead body in the nightclub the three women decide to investigate. As an ex-police officer, Amber is determined they solve the crime and find the killer before the police do.

There are some nice twists and turns during the book, which made for a fun, and entertaining read. Although the plot is centered around a murder, what I like about this novel is it does not take itself too seriously. It is an amusing, enjoyable and quick read.

Overall, the book is about the friendship between these three strong women and I liked watching this bond strengthen. Anyone who likes a cosy mystery centred around middle aged women will enjoy this book.

3.5 stars
A fun read, full of misadventure, family drama and an overriding story of friendship. Jeannie, Clio and Amber are a great mix of characters, each able to bring their own strengths and individuality to the team,and it’s been fun being back with them investigating the latest mystery. Throw in Jeannie’s mad cap family and this is a fast paced ride.
I really enjoyed the humour from Katie Marsh again and look forward to seeing what comes next for the Bad Girls Detective Agency.

Katie Marsh delivers a whirlwind of suspense and hilarity in "Murder on the Dancefloor," where a seemingly innocent bachelorette weekend takes a dark turn. From the outset, the promise of a killer hen weekend is delivered with gusto, setting the stage for a rollercoaster of events.

Marsh skillfully weaves together the dynamics of friendship, sisterhood, and the quest for truth as Jeanie's bachelorette celebration takes an unexpected detour into mystery and intrigue. The cast of characters, led by the spirited trio of Jeanie, Clio, and Amber, adds depth and charm to the narrative, drawing readers into their world of camaraderie and chaos.

The central mystery of the dead girl on the dancefloor, clad in a matching hen T-shirt, serves as a catalyst for a series of twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. The introduction of the Bad Girls Detective Agency injects an element of amateur sleuthing that is both entertaining and endearing, as the unlikely trio races against time to clear their names and solve the murder.

While the plot occasionally stretches the bounds of believability, Marsh's witty prose and knack for crafting compelling dialogue ensure that readers remain engaged throughout. "Murder on the Dancefloor" is a delightful romp that seamlessly blends elements of comedy and suspense, making it a perfect choice for fans of cozy mysteries and light-hearted whodunits.

I've yet to read the first book in this series - The Bad Girls Detective Agency - but as they're all individual mysteries I didn't feel that I'd missed out on anything.

Only recently have I started to enjoy reading cozy mysteries, they're relatively short, easy reads and like this one, can be fun to read. It literally was a case of murder on the dancefloor when one of the hens is stabbed and left for dead.

Throughout I thought the characters were brilliant, with their witty banter and friendships, which them such a great team.

An enjoyable and entertaining lighthearted read.

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, for a book tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This cosy mystery is the second book in the Bad Girls Detective Agency series. I enjoyed the first book, How Not To Murder Your Ex, a few months ago, so I was looking forward to reading this.

This was a lot of fun to read. I found the characters fun, feisty and relatable, and I enjoyed reading about them again. There were also some pop culture references throughout the story that I enjoyed. I enjoyed the dynamics of the characters, how they interacted with and related to each other. This book was very light, easy reading and made me chuckle. It's probably the type of book that I would pick up to help me relax, or cheer myself up. I think this book series would appeal to some of my friends, even if they don't read regularly.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, Rachel's Random Resources, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

jeanie is on her hen night. It's not something that she's really enjoying as her sisters decided to organise it rather than letting her best friends do the honours.
Whilst in the local dive nightclub, a girl is killed and somehow Jeanie, Amber and Clio get involved. Also why is Jeanie's fiance acting strangely?
What has happened to the wedding rings?
A nice cosy mystery which has laugh out loud moments.

Murder on the Dance Floor is a humorous cozy mystery with an ensemble cast who work together to find a killer.

The hen party kicks off in an uproarious way when a girl is stabbed on the dance floor. There is a lot of tense drama here as people scramble to help the dying girl while others try to preserve the scene and stop people from leaving. There is one suspect right from the get go and it isn't long before one of the ladies from the detective agency is in hot pursuit.

Things aren't always as they seem though and events take an even darker turn when a plot involving drugs, blackmail and kidnapping is unveiled.

I enjoyed the relationships between Jeanie and her family and her friends. Jeannie's family might be a royal pain, but they are loving and are there for one another when it matters. There is also great banter between Jeannie and her friends, which lends humour to the story.

The ladies seem to stumble onto clues and into situations at the drop of a hat leading to plenty of dramatic yet lighthearted scenes in their pursuit of the truth.

oh. my. goodness. this book was absolutely incredible!!!! i had so much fun reading this book. it was lovely and wonderful and amazing. thank you so much to netgalley for letting me read this book before the publication date!!!